South Lake Tahoe, on the California and Nevada state line, has become a year round tourist destination. Lake Tahoe is one of the deepest lakes in North America and among the largest in volume. Therefore, the lake provides ample opportunities for sports enthusiasts in the warmer months; in winter the area is headquarters for visitors to local ski resort. Year round entertainment is available in any of the area's many gambling establishments on the Nevada side of the border.
Travelers have their choice of every type, style, and rating of hotel in South Lake Tahoe. Some of the very best include the following:
- 3 Peaks Resort and Beach Club
The 3 Peaks Resort and Beach Club offers a choice of accommodations which range from studio suites to multi-bedroom, fully furnished townhouses. Guests will enjoy being within walking distance of the hotel's private beach and many of the major casinos. The smoke-free property has an outdoor seasonal pool, BBQ grills on the grounds, free wireless, coffee & tea in the lobby, and the property is pet-friendly.
- Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
South Lake Tahoe's only all-suite inn is the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel. Each suite contains a furnished living room and private bedroom including microwaves, mini-frig, and coffee makers are in each room. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served each morning in the hotel atrium. Open for lunch and dinner daily, the Echo Restaurant features an extensive menu of local and international favorites. Build your own burger, pasta, or pizza. Signature cocktails and local micro brews are available from the bar. The hotel offers special packages catering to romantic weekends, family gatherings, or winter sports enthusiasts.
- Secrets Inn
The ultimate romantic retreat for couples in any season, Secrets Inn, was designed as the perfect getaway from work, children, and other responsibilities. Lounge in your well-appointed room with jetted tub and fireplace. Some of the 22 suites offer other romantic amenities, and add-ons such as a champagne greeting, cheese tray, and rose-petal turn down service. The inn is within walking distance to several casinos and the gondola for one of the area's snow skiing resorts. Guests can make use of a private beach only a short distance from the hotel. Plus, you'll be prepared for a beach day using the hotel's complimentary towels, chairs, and gear.
- Heavenly Inn
Situated adjacent to the Heavenly Gondola, the area's premier ski lift, winter guests at the Heavenly Inn can quite literally ski from their rooms. All suites are furnished with convection microwaves, refrigerators, flat screen TVs, cable, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Select rooms have complete kitchenettes, fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs. Wine and champagne always available from the front desk. You're within easy walking distance of some of the area's top casinos. In the winter, the gondola will whisk you 2.5 miles up the mountain to access ski runs of every skill level; in the summer, enjoy the ride to take in amazing views of the lake and surrounding area.
